Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a synergistic, crystalline product consisting of solely enantiomer pair 1RCisS and 1SCisR and enantiomer pair 1RTransS and 1STransR of cypermethrin in a 3:7 to 5:5 crystalline mixture, which comprises the steps of: (a) epimerizing an oily melt or a saturated solution of enantiomer pair 1RCisS and 1SCisR and enantiomer pair 1RTransS and 1STransR in a ratio other than 3:7 to 5:5, or a mixture of enantiomer pair 1RCisS and 1SCisR, enantiomer pair 1RTransS and 1STransR together with enantiomer pair 1RCisR and 1SCisS and enantiomer pair 1RTransR and 1STransS, said saturated solution including a protic or apolar, aprotic inert organic solvent by treating said oily melt or saturated solution with an organic or inorganic base at a temperature of -15.degree. C. to 30.degree. C.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a synergistic insecticidal composition containing more than one active ingredients and being harmless to environment characterized by comprising in an amount of from 0.001 to 99% by weight a synthetic pyrethroid of the Formula /I/ ##STR1## namely substantially only the 1RtransS and 1StransR entantiomer-pair /Ib/ out from the possible eight isomers--optionally in admixture with an amount of up to 100% by weight of one or more activator/s/ and auxiliary agent/s/, particularly antioxidants, stabilizing agents, wetting agents, emulsifying agents, dispersing agents, antifoam agents, diluents and/or fillers.The enantiomer-pair Ib consisting of the 1RtransS and 1StransR isomers is new and the invention also relates to the said new enantiomer-pair and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a new process for the preparation of carbinols of the general formula I ##STR1## by reaction chloral and olefins of the general formula ##STR2## and by optional acylation of the product comprising dissolving a catalyst of the general formula IIIFe.sub.n (NH.sub.4).sub.x Y.sub.m .multidot.A.sub.p IIIin chloral, then adding the olefin of the general formula II in order to produce a complex of the general formula IV ##STR3## from which a complex of the general formula V ##STR4## is formed, and from the reaction mixture a compound of the general formula I is obtained whereafter(a) the residual complex of the general formula V dissolved in the product is decomposed with an acidic solution and if desired the obtained product is distilled or(b) the product in the reaction mixture is acylated.The compounds prepared according to the invention can be utilized as intermediates when preparing e.g., permethrin and other pyrethroid insecticides.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a synergistic insecticidal composition containing more than one active ingredients and being harmless to environment characterized by comprising in an amount of from 0.001 to 99% by weight a synthetic pyrethroid of the Formula /I/ ##STR1## namely substantially only the 1RtransS and 1StransR entantiomer-pair /Ib/ out from the possible eight isomers--optionally in admixture with an amount of up to 100% by weight of one or more activator/s/ and auxiliary agent/s/, particularly antioxidants, stabilizing agents, wetting agents, emulsifying agents, dispersing agents, antifoam agents, dileunts and/or fillers.The enantiomer-pair Ib consisting of the 1RtransS and 1StransR isomers is new and the invention also relates to the said new enantiomer-pair and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the separation of the geometrical isomers of cyclopropane carboxylic acids of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for separating the four stereoisomers of the cyclopropanecarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R stands for a methyl group or a halogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the selective separation of esters of the general formula IIA--COOR.sup.1 IIfrom mixtures containing the cyclopropane carboxylic acid esters of the general formula I ##STR1## in addition to the said esters of the general formula II by reacting the said mixture with an amine of the general formula III ##STR2## when removing the acid amides formed from the esters of the general formula II by washing the mixture with water of removing the esters of the general formula I by distillation.The compounds of the general formula I are the intermediates of herbicides. The requested purity of the herbicides can be achieved if pure intermediates are used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of enantiomers of trans vinyl-cyclopropane carboxylic acids of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein R is a methyl group or chlorine atom, by resolution of racemic trans compound or mixture of racemic cis and trans compounds by using (+)- or (-)-N-(1-formamido-2,2,2-trichloroethyl)-piperazine as a resolving agent in a polar solvent then separating the crystallizing salt of (+)-trans carboxylic acid and (-)-resolving agent or (-)-trans carboxylic acid and (+)-resolving agent from the mother liquor by filtration and obtaining the enantiomers by acidifying the mother liquor or the salts suspended in water followed by extraction with a solvent and evaporation.The products so obtained may be used as starting materials for the preparation of insecticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for preparing unsaturated geminal dihalogen compounds. More particularly, the invention concerns a process for preparing compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is halogen,R.sup.1 is a straight or branched chained alkenyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms,by clearing the corresponding 1-substituted 2,2,2-trihaloethylesters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of cyclopropanecarboxylic acids of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X and Y independently stand for halogen, by the alkaline hydrolysis of the corresponding alkyl esters having 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, in or without a water-miscible organic solvent, in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst. The hydrolysis is carried out with a 2 to 50% by weight aqueous alkali hydroxide solution. If desired, under suitable conditions the cis/trans ratio of the original ester can be altered in the end products. The cyclopropanecarboxylic acids of the formula (I) are obtained in a high purity and are useful intermediates of insecticidally active pyrethroids.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new process for the preparation of polyhalogenphenyl carbamates of the formula (I)R.sup.2 -OCONHR.sup.1 (I)whereinR.sup.1 is alkyl, aralkyl or aryl, where the aromatic rings may optionally be substituted; andR.sup.2 is phenyl substituted with three, four or five halogens, through intermediates of the formula (IV)(R.sup.2 --O).sub.2 C.dbd.NR.sup.1 (IV)wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined above.The compounds of the formula (I) are valuable acylating agents. The intermediates of the formula (IV) are new compounds, which are also encompassed by the invention.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of an optically active or racemic cyclopropanecarboxylic acid of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each is lower alkyl or halogen;R is a member of a group which contains various cyclic structures as set forth in the specification,the .about. valency bond represents .alpha.- and/or .beta.-configuration;the -- valency bond represents .beta.-configuration,which comprises reacting an optically active or racemic cyclopropanecarboxylic acid of the formula (VII) ##STR2## with a dimethyl-methylidene-ammonium salt of the formula (VIII) ##STR3## wherein X is halogen or lower alkoxy andY.sup.- is a halide or lower alkylsulfate ion in an anhydrous, inert organic solvent, and sebsequently reacting a dimethyl-acloxy-methylidene-ammonium salt thus obtained with an optically active, inactive or racemic alcohol of the formulaR--OHwithout isolation, in the presence of an organic base.

Abstract: A method of making an insecticidal pyrethrin by oxidation in aprotic organic solvent. The compounds are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 is straight or branched chain lower alkyl or 1-alkenyl or hydrogen;R and R.sup.12 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl or one of the moieties R and R.sup.12 is lower alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 is a straight or branched chain lower alkyl or 1-alkenyl or hydrogen;R and R.sup.12 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, or straight or branched chained lower alkyl, or one of the moieties R and R.sup.12 is lower alkoxycarbonyl; the bonds represent .alpha.- and/or .beta.-configuration and the -- bonds represent .beta.-configuration.